Fate, Logic, and Time

The book offers an in-depth exploration of fatalism, arguing that logic alone suggests individuals do not act freely. It traces the historical evolution of this philosophical problem, examining perspectives from Aristotle to Stoic and medieval thinkers. Cahn delves into modern debates, highlighting the relationship between the belief in free will and underlying assumptions regarding the truth-value of propositions and the concept of time. This comprehensive analysis seeks to clarify the complexities surrounding free will and fatalism.